AI Summary
Sign in to listen

Tabcorp fined AU$350,000 over customer account security failures

The Victorian regulator found Tabcorp failed to fully implement mandatory multi-factor authentication.

1 min read
tabcorp
Key Points
Tabcorp has been fined AU$350,000 (US$246,327) for failing to fully implement required multi-factor authentication controls
The breaches occurred between 30 January and 23 June 2025, during which some customer accounts were accessed without authorisation
Tabcorp completed its MFA rollout in June 2025, with affected customers reimbursed by either their banks or the operator

Tabcorp has been fined AU$350,000 by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), after failing to fully implement mandatory security controls intended to protect customer wagering accounts.

The regulator found Tabcorp VIC breached four Wagering and Betting Technical Standards between 30 January and 23 June 2025, because multi-factor authentication (MFA) had not been fully implemented across its wagering and betting system.

MFA requires customers to provide more than one form of authentication before accessing an account, adding another layer of protection against unauthorised access.

During the period of non-compliance, some Tabcorp customer accounts were accessed without authorisation, resulting in funds being withdrawn. The affected customers have since been reimbursed by either their banks or Tabcorp.

Tabcorp told the regulator that full implementation was completed in June 2025, including requiring remaining customers to upgrade to a version of the TAB app incorporating MFA.

The penalty adds to previous regulatory action against the operator in Victoria. In 2024, the VGCCC imposed an AU$4.6m fine and directed Tabcorp to undertake broader reforms covering compliance systems, governance and harm minimisation.

The latest enforcement action comes as Tabcorp continues to address financial crime controls while remaining subject to an ongoing AUSTRAC investigation.

Separately, the operator reported AU$2.64bn in FY26 group revenue, up 0.8% year on year, while EBITDA before significant items increased 10.3% to AU$431.7m. Statutory net profit after tax rose 26.5% to AU$46.3m.

Tabcorp is also pursuing its proposed acquisition of BetMakers Technology Group for an enterprise value of approximately AU$267m, with completion targeted for Q3 FY27 subject to required approvals.

Good to know

The VGCCC previously fined Tabcorp AU$4.6m in 2024 over separate compliance breaches

Reaction Board

Set Global Gaming Insider to be your preferred search result

News Analysis

View All
Tribal predictions analysis

Tribal prediction markets: Is the reputational pendulum swinging the other way?

Following the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s partnership with Kalshi, does the deal mark a new era for Tribes, or is this a lone-wolf move that will attract derision from the rest of the industry?

7 min read • • By Kirk Geller
argentina eight

What did we learn about Buenos Aires regulation after last week's provincial meetings?

A provincial committee created in February held only its second working session last week, laying out a plan to consolidate 22 pending bills and reach partial approval on online betting rules by October.

6 min read • • By Milagros del Priore
brazil q&a

Analyst: Why Brazil iGaming ban is unlikely... but industry needs to read the room

Felipe Bondezzan, Founder of Praesidium and Brazilian regulatory specialist, has an in-depth discussion with Global Gaming Insider about sports sponsorship, aggressive advertising, influencer marketing & more. In our opinion, it is the most honest and insightful take on Brazilian gaming so far.

9 min read • • By Tim Poole

In The News

View All
Premier Palace Casino v Playcity
[ELEVATED IMPORTANCE]

Ukraine: Kyiv Premier Palace Casino wins appeal against PlayCity

Premier Palace Casino remains closed amid ongoing liquidation proceedings, despite the legal victory.

· Legal & Regulatory + 2